I Think We Should Talk

Jennifer

Life as an African American, twenty-something creative living in Southern California isn’t always easy-- especially when you’re trying to figure out life during a worldwide pandemic. Each week, join host, Jen, as she attempts to bring a voice of reason to an otherwise mad world. Stay tuned for some important conversations, new discoveries, and a whole lotta sass. read less
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I Think We Should Talk Presents... What the F$*k?
Jul 2 2022
I Think We Should Talk Presents... What the F$*k?
So yeah. A lot's happened. I'm not okay. I'm not happy about a lot of things. I'm sad. I'm angry. I'm confused. I am all the emotions-- all at once. Frustrated doesn't even begin to cover it. And oh yeah, I'm back by the way, cause I can't take sitting back anymore not saying anything. Not voicing my opinion. If I can help it, I have to help take a stand and bring about some conversation, and a voice of reason into all this because the world is a wild, scary, crazy place. That said, I know things aren't all bad all the time, and I genuinely was going through it when I recorded this episode. Be advised though... definitely NSFW. I hope you're angry enough like me to help enact change. For resources to support in the fight for women's reproductive rights, visit: Black Women's Health Imperative https://bwhi.orgReligious Coalition for Reproductive Choice https://rcrc.orgCenter for Reproductive Rights https://secure3.convio.net/cfrr/site/Donation2?df_id=11726&11726.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_src=22GAPA0722BS196&s_subsrc=datasync&utm_medium=search&utm_source=paid&utm_campaign=22GAPA0722BS196&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhcu0t9HZ-AIVEhDnCh3BogIGEAAYASAAEgLbG_D_BwEReading Materialhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/considering-abortion/what-facts-about-abortion-do-i-need-knowhttps://www.nytimes.com/article/ectopic-pregnancy-symptoms-treatment.htmlhttps://www.nraila.org/articles/20220701/california-legislature-passes-and-newsom-signs-anti-gun-billshttps://www.npr.org/2022/06/23/1107234183/senate-passes-gun-control-bill-and-sends-it-to-the-houseSomething to make you smile:https://www.tiktok.com/@minidoodlebentley/video/6803068745465072901?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2F&referer_video_id=6803068745465072901&refer=embed&referer_url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennifertonti/tiktoks-thatll-help-bring-a-smile-to-your-faceEverything Everywhere, All At Once Movie I referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2gI'm Not Okay, I Promise (My Chemical Romance Song)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhZTNgAs4FcPlease subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.comCall me, beep me-- if you wanna reach me! ;) Come say hi! IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com
I Think We Should Talk... About Recognizing Your Power!
Feb 6 2022
I Think We Should Talk... About Recognizing Your Power!
Happy February Ya'll!! So much happening at all times but I'm so excited to bring ya'll a brand new episode all about recognizing the power that we have to take charge of our own lives and make things happen in the ways that work for us-- in ways that make sense for us.Life is about prioritizing your needs so that you can start to share those blessings with other people. We can't give if we haven't yet taken care of our own needs. I'm aiming to do a lot more of that this year! How many times have we all done things or went along with things just because we wanted to make other people happy? I'm working really hard to not do that, and I hope that through this episode ya'll can start to adapt those habits into your every day lives as well!!Love you guys so so much!!****Also, I'm doing a very special giveaway on my instagram @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast. Be sure to click here to enter to win: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfPmKdPmay/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link****Please subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.comAnd leave me a review here: 🥰https://open.spotify.com/show/4Sg8ag47QLFTj7CpcyXU2f?si=1189e6fa2d5e4229Call me, beep me-- if you wanna reach me! ;) Come say hi! IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com
I Think We Should Talk... About The Things I'm Leaving Behind in 2022
Jan 1 2022
I Think We Should Talk... About The Things I'm Leaving Behind in 2022
"5, 4, 3, 2, 1..." It's a new year, which means it's time to shed some of that extra emotional baggage I think that I've been carrying around all year. I think it's high time I start letting go of the things about myself that I know I have the power to change, and walking into 2022 as a truly happier person.These things aren't going to happen overnight, but I'm really glad I'm able to start the growth process right now, and work on getting rid of these things for good so that I can truly thrive.I'm so excited to share all of these things with you all in this episode, and I'm so happy ya'll have been here on this ride with me over the last few years.Remember that none of us is perfect, and that it takes work, rest, and determination to keep going even on the hardest of days. I hope ya'll can remember that as we begin to enter into 2022.Hope ya'll have a beautiful new year and I look forward to catching up with ya'll later this month for some fun new discoveries on part 2 of season 3!Take care fam!!Link to previous episode on Celebrating My Achievements of the Year:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1247447/9801216Please subscribe to the podcast and come say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.comCall me, beep me-- if you wanna reach me! ;) Come say hi! IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com
I Think We Should Talk... About Tearing Down Our Walls and Being Less Opinionated
Dec 11 2021
I Think We Should Talk... About Tearing Down Our Walls and Being Less Opinionated
Hi! I'll be the first to admit that I tend to form opinions about everything pretty quickly and I don't give myself a lot of time to give things a chance, and most importantly to be surprised. Sometimes the situations, events, and circumstances in my life tend to dictate why I do certain things or why I make the choices I make, and often I expect a lot out of everything and everyone I come into contact with.I know that a lot of these biases come from a place of frustration and hurt, and sometimes it's just me deciding that I'm not willing to grow or learn from these situations that are placed in front of me. That kind of thinking is really damaging and that's something I wanna dispel in today's episode. If you're anything like me, come along with me on this journey of self discovery and growth-- it might be hard but it's definitely all worth it!!Allow yourself to be the Karate Kid, wax on, wax off.Love ya'll!Link to my episode on schooling:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1247447/episodes/8394684Karate Kid Reference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMCsXl9SGgYCome say hi to me on all my social networks!IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.comCall me, beep me-- if you wanna reach me! ;) Come say hi! IG:@ithinkweshouldtalkpodcast Facebook @ithinkweshouldtalkpodcastTik Tok: @jlaur94Email: ithinkweshouldtalk.podcast@gmail.com